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@jesus-marrero-hernandez

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Hi guys, just joined the club. Thanks so much Kevin for inviting me. Here I attach a watercolour I just finished. I’m not professional and had Watercolours forgotten for many years. Got my paints out again few months ago and totally in love with Watercolours again. Thanks! Jess Marrero View

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  • Profile picture of Sandra Strait
    Sandra Strait posted artwork 7 hours, 19 minutes ago

    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Sapling.Did you know that a sapling is, in essence, a teenage tree? Zebra Zensations Technical Pen on Hahnemühle Nostalgie paper.
     @Hahnemühle_USA  @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa Sapling-The TeenAge Years-Gouache on Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection Paper

    Sandra Strait posted an update
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Sapling.Did you know that a sapling is, in essence, a teenage tree? Zebra Zensations Technical Pen on Hahnemühle Nostalgie paper.  @Hahnemühle_USA  @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa Sapling-The TeenAge Years-Gouache on Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection Paper
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Sapling.Did you know that a sapling is, in essence, a teenage tree? Z
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      Brenda Sommerville replied 7 hours, 13 minutes ago

      Totally perfect teenage tree, I have seen that look on my kiddos eyes when they were teenagers. Now they are raising teenagers. Life is good and so are my teenage grandchildren. Very good job.

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 hours, 54 minutes ago

        Thank you, Brenda! I was hoping this would resonate with everyone who’s dealt with teen-agers. Especially those of us who used to be one, lol.

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      Zoie McIntyre replied 2 hours, 52 minutes ago

      Oh my gosh again – Sandra that is delightful. What an awesome awesome sapling and yes … lol … just like a teenager :). Thank you so much for sharing what you used … lol I don’t even know what a technical pen is. I’ll have to look it up .. lol.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 hour, 28 minutes ago

        Thank you, Zoie! There are lots of different kinds of technical pen. Generally, it means it has a rigid, straight nib with a slightly rounded end. They can be made of metal, plastic or fiber. The ones I use most often are fiber-tipped in .08, .05, .03, and .01 sizes. I use the Zebra pen brand, but other good ones of this kind include Pigma…[Read more]

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          Zoie McIntyre replied 1 hour, 18 minutes ago

          Thank you so much Sandra 😊. Can you tell me when gouache is used?

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            Sandra Strait replied 59 minutes ago

            Gouache is a watercolor but formulated to be opaque and has a flatter, more velvety appearance (though many brands of gouache these days have more shine). You can use them for washes like traditional watercolor, but they are more commonly used like acrylic – just enough water to give them a consistency of heavy cream. You can paint light colors…[Read more]

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 2 hours, 42 minutes ago

      Fabulous!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 hour, 27 minutes ago

        Thank you, Zertab!

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      Gary Middleton replied 1 hour, 8 minutes ago

      Ha ha, brilliant. Great painting, Sandra.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 hour, 5 minutes ago

        Thank you, Gary! I definitely had fun with this one!

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      Lori Franks replied 38 minutes ago

      Hahaha Sandra! This so looks like a teenage angst tree!

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 day, 4 hours ago

    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Yarn. In the forests of my imagination there exists a Spirit King, who watches over all the green and growing things. And doesn’t that sound like the beginning to a great yarn? Can you see some of the things the Spirit King is looking after? Lion, rabbit, woman, blackbird, giraffe, unicorn, 4 kinds of trees (or…[Read more]

    Sandra Strait posted an update
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Yarn. In the forests of my imagination there exists a Spirit King, who watches over all the green and growing things. And doesn\'t that sound like the beginning to a great yarn? Can you see some of the things the Spirit King is looking after? Lion, rabbit, woman, blackbird, giraffe, unicorn, 4 kinds of trees (or leaves), eyes, hearts, feathers and lots of strange viney-like things. Zebra Zensations Technical Pen on Hahnemühle Nostalgie paper.  @Hahnemühle_USA  @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa Spirit of the Forest-Zebra Zensations Technical Pen
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Yarn. In the forests of my imagination there exists a Spirit King, wh
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      Zertab Quaderi replied 1 day, 4 hours ago

      Whoa this is fantastic! What a wonderful imagination you have, Sandra 😃

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 3 hours ago

        Many thanks, Zertab! There are some who might say it’s strange imagination, lol. But I have a lot of fun!

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      Gary Middleton replied 1 day ago

      Brilliant, Sandra. So much to see when you zoom in.

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        Sandra Strait replied 13 hours, 40 minutes ago

        Thank you, Gary!

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      Jessica Hyde replied 1 day ago

      Super!

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        Sandra Strait replied 13 hours, 40 minutes ago

        Many thanks, Jessica!

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      Victoria Marie replied 20 hours, 23 minutes ago

      Fantastic Sandra and I would love to hear the rest of the yarn.

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        Sandra Strait replied 13 hours, 39 minutes ago

        Thank you, Victoria! Maybe one of these days I’ll write it!

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 20 hours, 2 minutes ago

      I knew someone would mention yarn, as in a story. 🙂 Good work. Lots of detail. DoodleWorks.

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        Sandra Strait replied 13 hours, 26 minutes ago

        Lol! And of course it was me who done it! Thank you, Everett!

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      Mary Roff replied 19 hours, 6 minutes ago

      Extraordinary!!!!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 12 hours, 3 minutes ago

        Many thanks, Mary!

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      Pat Boglio replied 17 hours, 1 minute ago

      Incredible!! Such detail. All I can think of is “how LONG did this take to draw”

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        Sandra Strait replied 12 hours, 1 minute ago

        Thank you, Pat! About three hours. I work pretty quickly when I do these pen and ink drawings.

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      Brenda Sommerville replied 16 hours, 56 minutes ago

      Amazing, love the detail and the story it tells

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        Sandra Strait replied 12 hours, 1 minute ago

        Many thanks, Brenda!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 12 hours, 35 minutes ago

      Great work!

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        Sandra Strait replied 11 hours, 58 minutes ago

        Thank you, Fatima!

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      J.L Dickinson replied 11 hours, 1 minute ago

      What an awesome idea, and so well executed. I can’t believe you completed it in such a short amount of time. Beautiful!

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        Sandra Strait replied 10 hours, 18 minutes ago

        Many thanks! I’ve been doing this kind of art for as long as I can remember (and I can remember back a looooooong time). It becomes second nature after a while.

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 10 hours ago

      All I can say is wow..fabulous!

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        Sandra Strait replied 9 hours, 52 minutes ago

        Thank you, Priscilla!

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      Lori Franks replied 20 minutes ago

      Wowzers Sandra!! This is remarkable!

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    Sandra Strait and Profile picture of Katie LokkaKatie Lokka are now friends 1 day, 15 hours ago

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 2 days, 6 hours ago

    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Cocoon. I
    Did you know that moths make cocoons, which are made of silk, but butterflies form a hardened skin called a chrysalis? 
    This is the last page in this ZigZag journal where I used the red & yellow gouache for backgrounds using a GelliArts printing plate .  I used blues and a cooler red on the back pages. I’l…[Read more]

    Sandra Strait posted an update
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Cocoon. I Did you know that moths make cocoons, which are made of silk, but butterflies form a hardened skin called a chrysalis?  This is the last page in this ZigZag journal where I used the red & yellow gouache for backgrounds using a GelliArts printing plate .  I used blues and a cooler red on the back pages. I\'ll be posting work using those soon.  Artwork done with Gouache GelliArts print, Zebra Pen Click Art Markers & Zensations Technical Pen in a Hahnemühle ZigZag book.  @Hahnemühle_USA  @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa @gelliarts Butterfly Emergent-Gouache & Sarasa Clip Gel pen in a Hahnemühle Zigzag book
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Cocoon. I Did you know that moths make cocoons, which are made of sil
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      Brenda Sommerville replied 2 days, 6 hours ago

      Gorgeous Sandra

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 4 hours ago

        Thank you, Brenda!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 2 days, 6 hours ago

      Fantastic!

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 4 hours ago

        Many thanks, Zertab!

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      Mary Roff replied 2 days, 6 hours ago

      Love this!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 4 hours ago

        Thank you, Mary!

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      JA Wilson replied 2 days, 3 hours ago

      Wonderful colors

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 1 hour ago

        Thank you!

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      Gary Middleton replied 2 days, 1 hour ago

      Fantastic abstract, Sandra. Dazzling colours.

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 1 hour ago

        Thank you so much, Gary!

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      Jessica Hyde replied 2 days ago

      Really really cool!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 13 hours ago

        Many thanks, Jessica!

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      Susan Masters replied 1 day, 23 hours ago

      Incredible!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 13 hours ago

        Thank you, Susan!

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      Victoria Marie replied 1 day, 22 hours ago

      Beautiful.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 13 hours ago

        Many thanks, Victoria!

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 1 day, 19 hours ago

      Nice abstract.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 13 hours ago

        Thank you, Everett!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 1 day, 16 hours ago

      Beautiful print and great colours!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 13 hours ago

        Many thanks, Fatima!

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      Pat Boglio replied 1 day, 7 hours ago

      wonderful colorful modern look

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 5 hours ago

        Thank you, Pat!

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      Glenda Playle replied 12 hours, 15 minutes ago

      Pretty, I love the colors!

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        Sandra Strait replied 12 hours, 3 minutes ago

        Thank you, Glenda!

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 10 hours ago

      Gorgeous!

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        Sandra Strait replied 9 hours, 53 minutes ago

        Many thanks, Priscilla!

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 3 days, 5 hours ago

    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Growing. It’s stretching like a giraffe’s neck, but I’m claiming this for the prompt because it’s obvious that giraffes do a LOT of growing! And eat growing leaves. Yeah. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Did you know that a giraffe’s neck is not long enough to touch the ground? That’s why they have to spread…[Read more]

    Sandra Strait posted an update
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Growing. It\'s stretching like a giraffe\'s neck, but I\'m claiming this for the prompt because it\'s obvious that giraffes do a LOT of growing! And eat growing leaves. Yeah. That\'s my story and I\'m sticking to it. Did you know that a giraffe\'s neck is not long enough to touch the ground? That\'s why they have to spread their legs so wide when they drink or graze. @Hahnemühle_USA @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa https://lifeimitatesdoodles.blog/2021/01/15/stretching-postcards-for-the-lunch-bag/ Stretching-Zebra Zensations Technical Pen and watercolor on Hahnemühle hot press paper
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Growing. It’s stretching like a giraffe’s neck, but I&#82
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      Brenda Sommerville replied 3 days, 5 hours ago

      Sandra this is amazing, how did you do the detail on the giraffe?

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 5 hours ago

        Thank you, Brenda! This is larger than most of my postcards at 5 x 7 inches, so that gave me a little more room for the detail. I started with a pen and ink sketch, which included the spots. Then I painted the entire giraffe a very light yellow-orange. When that dried, I used a darker mix of the same colors and did some shading. That dried, I…[Read more]

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      Lori Franks replied 3 days, 3 hours ago

      This is fabulous Sandra! Thank you for sharing how you accomplished that amazing detail on the giraffe!

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 2 hours ago

        Thank you for your kind words, Lori!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 3 days, 3 hours ago

      Whoa! Amazing!

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 2 hours ago

        Thank you so much, Zertab!

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      Zoie McIntyre replied 3 days, 3 hours ago

      Sandra that is incredible!! 😮🤩. Just amazing … so lifelike.

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 2 hours ago

        Thank you so much, Zoie!

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      Gary Middleton replied 3 days, 1 hour ago

      Brilliant painting, Sandra. It amazes me how the get between thorns of the acacia without hurting themselves.

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 14 hours ago

        Thank you, Gary! Those tongues are really flexible!

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      Jessica Hyde replied 2 days, 23 hours ago

      I love this so much!

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 14 hours ago

        Thank you, Jessica!

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      Victoria Marie replied 2 days, 20 hours ago

      Fabulous and always love the bits of info.

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 14 hours ago

        Many thanks, Victoria!

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 2 days, 19 hours ago

      Nice art work. Like the colors.

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 14 hours ago

        Many thanks, Everett!

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      Mary Roff replied 2 days, 18 hours ago

      Love this, Sandra!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 14 hours ago

        Thank you, Mary!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 2 days, 9 hours ago

      Amazing Sandra!

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 9 hours ago

        Thank you, Fatima!

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    Sandra Strait and Profile picture of Vishal JainVishal Jain are now friends 4 days, 5 hours ago

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 4 days, 8 hours ago

    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Sprouts. Did you know that sprouts have enzymes that make carbohydrates and proteins more digestible?cSo fresh air and sprouts make a great diet combination! Gouache on Hahnemühle Rough ‘The Collection’ watercolor paper. Photo reference from klimkin on Pixabay@Hahnemühle_USA Onion Sprouting-Gouache on Hahnemühle Rou…[Read more]

    Sandra Strait posted an update
    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Sprouts. Did you know that sprouts have enzymes that make carbohydrates and proteins more digestible?cSo fresh air and sprouts make a great diet combination! Gouache on Hahnemühle Rough \'The Collection\' watercolor paper. Photo reference from klimkin on Pixabay@Hahnemühle_USA Onion Sprouting-Gouache on Hahnemühle Rough Collection paper
    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Sprouts. Did you know that sprouts have enzymes that make carbohydrates a
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      Brenda Sommerville replied 4 days, 8 hours ago

      Wonderful. I love studying your work.

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 8 hours ago

        Thank you, Brenda! I was trying to see if I could get a certain effect with gouache on rough paper. Nope. I couldn’t. I like it anyway, lol.

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      Mary Roff replied 4 days, 6 hours ago

      Fantastic, Sandra!

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 5 hours ago

        A thousand thanks, Mary!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 4 days, 6 hours ago

      Awesome!

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 5 hours ago

        Many thanks, Zertab!

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      Walt. F Pierluissi replied 4 days, 4 hours ago

      Nice Sandra…. Like the vibrant colors.

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 3 hours ago

        Thank you, Walt! I was trying to see if I could adapt a technique that is normally done with gesso, gouache and acrylic. It didn’t work as I hoped, but the painting came out okay anyway.

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      Zoie McIntyre replied 4 days, 2 hours ago

      I love this Sandra.😊

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 14 hours ago

        Many thanks, Zoie!

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      Gary Middleton replied 4 days ago

      That’s great Sandra. I’ve been thinking of buying some gouache having seen your pictures. What make do you use?

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 14 hours ago

        Thank you, Gary! I actually have several brands. Winsor & Newton Designer gouache is good but expensive. I received some Arteza for Christmas. They’re priced well but only come in sets. They do seem to have the widest range of colors at the moment. Schmincke has a reputation as the best, but it’s hard to find and is highly priced here in the…[Read more]

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      Jessica Hyde replied 3 days, 23 hours ago

      Gorgeous!

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 14 hours ago

        Thank you, Jessica!

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      Lori Franks replied 3 days, 22 hours ago

      Sandra, Amazing!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 14 hours ago

        Thank you so much, Lori!

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 3 days, 21 hours ago

      Nice job.

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 14 hours ago

        Thank you, Everett! I was attempting to see if I could adapt a David Grove/Thomas Blackshear technique. I knew it was a longshot, so I stopped before I totally ruined the painting, but it did get overworked a bit.

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 3 days, 18 hours ago

      Amazing Sandra!

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 14 hours ago

        Thank you, Fatima!

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 3 days, 8 hours ago

      Gorgeous!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 6 hours ago

        Thank you, Priscilla!

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    Sandra Strait recommended the post GUEST ARTIST: “Wonderful World Of Watercolors” by Vishal Jain 4 days, 14 hours ago

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 4 days, 14 hours ago

    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Young. Did you know that the word prosimian means ‘before monkeys’? Lemurs are prosimians of the primate order which is made up of ‘monkeys’, ‘prosimians’ and ‘apes’. Zebra Zensations Technical Pen on Hahnemühle hot press ‘The Collection’ Watercolor paper. Inspired by a Reference photo from Alexas_Fotos on…[Read more]

    Sandra Strait posted an update
    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Young. Did you know that the word prosimian means ‘before monkeys’? Lemurs are prosimians of the primate order which is made up of ‘monkeys’, ‘prosimians’ and ‘apes’. Zebra Zensations Technical Pen on Hahnemühle hot press \'The Collection\' Watercolor paper. Inspired by a Reference photo from Alexas_Fotos on Pixabay.. @Hahnemühle_USA #PostcardsForTheLunchBag Mother & Child-Zebra Zensations Technial Pen on Hahnemühle Collection Hot Press paper
    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Young. Did you know that the word prosimian means ‘before monkeys’? L
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      Zoie McIntyre replied 4 days, 12 hours ago

      Wow – awesome!

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 10 hours ago

        Thank you so much, Zoie!

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      Gary Middleton replied 4 days, 11 hours ago

      That’s amazing, Sandra. So much detail.

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 10 hours ago

        Thank you, Gary! I do this kind of drawing underneath most of my traditional watercolors though most of it gets covered up. It helps me establish my values.

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          Gary Middleton replied 4 days, 1 hour ago

          It’s great to see that sometimes. I like to see Charlie’s drawings when he posts on Instagram.

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            Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 14 hours ago

            I used to do a series of tutorials called pencil to paint, where I showed my steps and explained my choices. They took quite a bit of time so haven’t done one in a long time, but I found as with most things, that when I tried to teach others, I ended up learning myself. One of these days, I’ll start them up again.

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      Lori Franks replied 4 days, 10 hours ago

      Beautiful sketch Sandra! Such detail!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 9 hours ago

        Thank you so much, Lori!

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      Brenda Sommerville replied 4 days, 9 hours ago

      So realistic beautiful

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 8 hours ago

        Thanks a million, Brenda!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 4 days, 9 hours ago

      Beautifully done!

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 8 hours ago

        A thousand thanks, Fatima!

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      Mary Roff replied 4 days, 6 hours ago

      Wonderful, Sandra!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 5 hours ago

        Thanks a million, Mary!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 4 days, 6 hours ago

      Fantastic!

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 5 hours ago

        A thousand thanks, Zertab!

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      J.L Dickinson replied 4 days, 6 hours ago

      Excellent texture!

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 5 hours ago

        Thank you so much!

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 3 days, 8 hours ago

      Wow this is great!

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 6 hours ago

        Thank you, Priscilla!

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    Charlie O'Shields wrote a new post, GUEST ARTIST: "Wonderful World Of Watercolors" by Vishal Jain 4 days, 16 hours ago

    A guy in his late 20s walks in to a book store (fond of books in general) and stumbles across a very little book containing beautiful quick paintings. At once, he gets lost in lost-and-found edges, impressed by

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      Mary Roff replied 4 days, 16 hours ago

      Your beautiful paintings and your story are so inspiring, Vishal!! Thank you for sharing!

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        Vishal Jain replied 4 days, 12 hours ago

        Thank you so much !!!

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      Brenda Sommerville replied 4 days, 16 hours ago

      I am self taught as well, I get real excited when something turns out well the opposite when it doesn’t. Doodlewash had been very helpful with getting me to put something on paper daily. Portraits scare me but one day I will try. Thank you for your article

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        Vishal Jain replied 4 days, 12 hours ago

        Thank you so much !!! All the best !!!

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      Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 14 hours ago

      Vishal, you have definitely mastered that glow! Thank you for sharing your artistic journey with us!

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        Vishal Jain replied 4 days, 12 hours ago

        Thank you so much !!!

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      Laura Riley replied 4 days, 13 hours ago

      What gorgeous work – Thanks for sharing, Vishal.

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        Vishal Jain replied 4 days, 12 hours ago

        Thank you so much !!!

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      Vishal Jain replied 4 days, 12 hours ago

      Thanks a lot for appreciation. The cost is not much, if you can bear international shipping cost and framing cost then painting cost should be cheap as I am new.

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      Vishal Jain replied 4 days, 12 hours ago

      Thank you so much !!!

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      Vishal Jain replied 4 days, 12 hours ago

      I would like to thank Mr Charlie and Doodlewash a lot for having me here in this form. Thank you so much !!!

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      Vishal Jain replied 4 days, 12 hours ago

      Just noticed that the masters I highly admire like Jean Haines and Hazel Soan have also been featured in Doodlewash. Feeling grateful to be associated with Doodlewash.

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      Zoie McIntyre replied 4 days, 12 hours ago

      Vishal, thank you so very much for this article. Your journey and your work are both incredible. I have only done one watercolor (posted here) and it was wet watercolor on dry paper. Not really know whether I had to use wet paper all the time or not .. lol. Thank you again and again, your work is awesome.

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        Vishal Jain replied 4 days, 5 hours ago

        Thank you so much !!!

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      Gary Middleton replied 4 days, 11 hours ago

      Great story, Vishal. Your work is fabulous.

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        Vishal Jain replied 4 days, 4 hours ago

        Thank you so much !!!

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      Laura Hale replied 4 days, 9 hours ago

      Thank you Vishal for sharing your amazing art and journey with us.

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        Vishal Jain replied 4 days, 4 hours ago

        Thank you so much !!!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 4 days, 9 hours ago

      Beautiful paintings Vishal thanks for sharing you art!!

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        Vishal Jain replied 4 days, 4 hours ago

        Thank you so much !!!

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      Kathy Delumpa Allegri replied 4 days, 4 hours ago

      Vishal, I absolutely enjoy seeing your delightful and expressive portraiture. You capture personalities with such facility and ease; at least, it appears effortless. Bravo!

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        Vishal Jain replied 4 days, 2 hours ago

        Thanks a lot !!!

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      Bay Billups replied 4 days, 1 hour ago

      Your post was very encouraging and inspiring. Not only are your paintings beautiful but your writing as well. I felt I walked into the bookstore with you and was following you on your journey to follow. I am so thankful to have gotten to “meet” you virtually am excited to be able to follow another artist I feel connected too! Thank you for taking the time to post and thoroughly enjoyed every moment t!

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        Vishal Jain replied 4 days ago

        Super thanks for such kind words !!!

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      Carol Fillmore replied 3 days, 18 hours ago

      paintings are gorgeous! I struggle with watercolour, sometimes they work, sometimes not… your art is inspiring. I’ll check out the Hazel Soan book! Our library has some, I’ve seen them on the library catalogue online:)

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        Vishal Jain replied 3 days, 13 hours ago

        Thanks a lot

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          Carol Fillmore replied 3 days, 13 hours ago

          you are very welcome!

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 6 days, 6 hours ago

    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Gate. Did you know that in ancient times a gate often consisted of both an outer gate and an inner one, with a space in between? That space in between was often a meeting place, marketplace, and law court, as well as a line of defense. Artwork-Gouache on Hahnemühle hot press ‘The Collection’ Watercolor paper. Inspired…[Read more]

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    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Gate. Did you know that in ancient times a gate often consisted of both an outer gate and an inner one, with a space in between? That space in between was often a meeting place, marketplace, and law court, as well as a line of defense. Artwork-Gouache on Hahnemühle hot press \'The Collection\' Watercolor paper. Inspired by a 12019 photo on Pixabay. @Hahnemühle_USA The Gate-on Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection Paper
    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Gate. Did you know that in ancient times a gate often consisted of both a
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      Brenda Sommerville replied 6 days, 6 hours ago

      Beautiful Sandra, I love the colors.

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 6 hours ago

        Thank you, Brenda!

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 6 days, 4 hours ago

      Beautiful!

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 4 hours ago

        Many thanks, Priscilla!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 6 days, 4 hours ago

      Wonderful!

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 3 hours ago

        Thank you, Zertab!

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      Gary Middleton replied 6 days, 1 hour ago

      Gorgeous work, Sandra.

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 15 hours ago

        Thank you, Gary!

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      Jessica Hyde replied 6 days, 1 hour ago

      Super cool effect!

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 15 hours ago

        Many thanks, Jessica!

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      Lori Franks replied 6 days ago

      Wonderful painting, you captured the freezing cold well! I got shivers!

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 15 hours ago

        Thank you so much, Lori!

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 5 days, 20 hours ago

      Good job.

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 14 hours ago

        Thank you, Everett!

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      Victoria Marie replied 5 days, 20 hours ago

      absolutely beautiful

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 14 hours ago

        Many thanks, Victoria!

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      Mary Roff replied 5 days, 19 hours ago

      Beautiful, Sandra!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 14 hours ago

        Thank you, Mary!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 5 days, 12 hours ago

      Beautiful work Sandra!

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 12 hours ago

        Thank you, Fatima!

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      Pat Boglio replied 5 days, 7 hours ago

      wonderful sky and background

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 6 hours ago

        Thank you, Pat!

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 week ago

    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Kitten. Did you know that kittens sleep up to 22 hours a day at first, then 18-20, averaging around 16 hours once they are adults? QoR Watercolor on Hahnemühle hot press ‘The Collection’ Watercolor paper. I used YinMn Blue for the eyes and background. @Hahnemühle_USA Kitten Puffball-Qor Watercolor on Hahnemühle Hot Pre…[Read more]

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    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Kitten. Did you know that kittens sleep up to 22 hours a day at first, then 18-20, averaging around 16 hours once they are adults? QoR Watercolor on Hahnemühle hot press \'The Collection\' Watercolor paper. I used YinMn Blue for the eyes and background. @Hahnemühle_USA Kitten Puffball-Qor Watercolor on Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection Paper
    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Kitten. Did you know that kittens sleep up to 22 hours a day at first, th
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      Brenda Sommerville replied 1 week ago

      Love the eyes, I am still a bit leary trying white🙃

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

        Thank you! In this case, I left the white of the paper because I was using traditional watercolor. I also did some color lifting along the edges to get that fluffy puffball look that kittens have.

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          J.L Dickinson replied 1 week ago

          Great technique, he does look fluffy, cute!

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            Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

            A thousand thanks!

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          Brenda Sommerville replied 1 week ago

          Sandra, thanks for the tip

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            Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 16 hours ago

            My pleasure!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 1 week ago

      Beautiful!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

        Thank you, Zertab!

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      Mary Roff replied 1 week ago

      Beautiful, Sandra. Our cats only seem to be active between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. 🙂

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

        Thank you, Mary! Cats are crepuscular so they like the night-time. I say this mainly because it’s a rare occasion when I get to use the word crepuscular!

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      Manoj Kumar Chowdhury replied 1 week ago

      Lovely

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 16 hours ago

        Many thanks, Manoj!

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      Gary Middleton replied 1 week ago

      That’s brilliant, Sandra. I see what you mean about softening the edges.

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 16 hours ago

        Thank you, Gary! I use the color-lifting a lot for fur. It depends on what paper I’m using because it works better on some than on others.

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 6 days, 21 hours ago

      Gorgeous kitty Sandra !

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 16 hours ago

        Thank you, Fatima!

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      Victoria Marie replied 6 days, 20 hours ago

      Gorgeous

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 16 hours ago

        Thank you, Victoria!

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 6 days, 20 hours ago

      Like the repeat of blue color. Great painting.

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 16 hours ago

        Thank you, Everett!

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      Pat Boglio replied 6 days, 11 hours ago

      Outstanding. thanks for the hint about color lifting.

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 11 hours ago

        Thank you, Pat, and I’m glad you liked the tip!

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 6 days, 4 hours ago

      Gorgeous!

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 4 hours ago

        Many thanks, Priscilla!

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      Lori Franks replied 6 days ago

      Love the blue eyes! I didn’t know how much kittens and cats slept, except it seems my cat sleeps all the time!

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 14 hours ago

        Thank you, Lori! It is funny how most animals follow the rule of conservation of energy, while we humans have to look for ways to use it, lol.

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 week, 1 day ago

    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Recycle. This was a quick pen drawing over a mildliner background. Did you know that an entire load of recyclable material can end up in the landfill, because there was one non-recyclable item included? Zebra pen Mildliner Marker pens on Hahnemühle hot press ‘The Collection’ Watercolor paper. @Hahnemühle_USA @ZebraPen #…[Read more]

    Sandra Strait posted an update
    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Recycle. This was a quick pen drawing over a mildliner background. Did you know that an entire load of recyclable material can end up in the landfill, because there was one non-recyclable item included? Zebra pen Mildliner Marker pens on Hahnemühle hot press \'The Collection\' Watercolor paper. @Hahnemühle_USA @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa Recycle Abstract-Zebra Mildliner & Sarasa Clip pen on Hahnemühle hot press Collection paper
    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Recycle. This was a quick pen drawing over a mildliner background. Did yo
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      Brenda Sommerville replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      I love this painting, so many points of interest.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

        Thank you, Brenda!

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      Zoie McIntyre replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      That is so awesome Sandra and sadly, yes I knew that. So sad. 😔

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

        Many thanks, Zoie! I think many people will know this fact, but I thought it wouldn’t hurt to remind people!

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          Zoie McIntyre replied 1 week, 1 day ago

          It sure doesn’t hurt Sandra. Here in Edmonton, Alberta I am sure there are many people who don’t know that.

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      Victoria Marie replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      Awesome.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

        Thank you, Victoria!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      Wonderful!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

        Many thanks, Zertab!

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      Jessica Hyde replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      Really cool!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

        Thank you, Jessica!

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      Gary Middleton replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      Great picture, Sandra. We’re very careful about what we put in. If we’re not sure if its recyclable we throw it in the rubbish bin.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

        Thank you, Gary! It’s sad that it isn’t easier to tell. So many things get thrown away that could be recycled just because we can’t be sure.

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 1 week ago

      Sad to know. We spend a lot of time separating the items for future use and it comes to this. Nice job on the painting.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

        Thank you, Everett! It is sad and makes you wonder how much actually gets recycled and how much the whole thing is just to make people think we’re doing something.

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      Mary Roff replied 1 week ago

      Excellent!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

        Thank you, Mary!

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      Radhika Goel replied 1 week ago

      So beautiful!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

        Many thanks, Radhika!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 1 week ago

      Great painting,Sandra!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

        Thank you, Fatima!

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 week, 2 days ago

    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Novel. A Lion, the King of Cats and a Dire Wolf? Are they 1walking into a bar? And what is that strangely reflective surface they are on? Ice? A Mirror? Wow. What a novel that would make! Maybe I’ll figure out what it is, one of these days. @Hahnemühle_USA @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa The Lion, the King o…[Read more]

    Sandra Strait posted an update
    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Novel. A Lion, the King of Cats and a Dire Wolf? Are they 1walking into a bar? And what is that strangely reflective surface they are on? Ice? A Mirror? Wow. What a novel that would make! Maybe I\'ll figure out what it is, one of these days. @Hahnemühle_USA @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa The Lion, the King of Cats & the Direwolf-Gouache & Sarasa Clip Gel pen in a Hahnemühle Zigzag book
    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Novel. A Lion, the King of Cats and a Dire Wolf? Are they 1walking into a
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      Zertab Quaderi replied 1 week, 2 days ago

      Sounds awesome! Looks great too!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 2 days ago

        Thank you, Zertab! You can tell I had fun with this one.

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      Gary Middleton replied 1 week, 2 days ago

      That’s an amazing picture,, Sandra. So much going on.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

        Thank you, Gary!

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      Victoria Marie replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      Amazing, love it.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

        Many thanks, Victoria!

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      Great colors and ficitious stories to describe. 🙂

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

        Thank you, Everett!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      Beautifully done!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

        Thank you, Fatima!

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      Mary Roff replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      Fantastic!! Love this!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

        Many thanks, Mary!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

        Many thanks, Mary!

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          J.L Dickinson replied 1 week, 1 day ago

          I love all the layers! How fun!

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            Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

            Thank you so much!

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      Wow what a wonderful color cover for a book !!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

        Thank you, Priscilla!

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    Sandra Strait recommended the post Freshly Hatched 1 week, 2 days ago

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    Charlie O'Shields wrote a new post, Freshly Hatched 1 week, 2 days ago

    Hello again my friends! I haven’t been posting daily lately, but a prompt of “Chick” was just too cute to pass up! I’ve still been sketching every single day, but my current approach is lots and lots of pencil

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      Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 2 days ago

      So glad that your characters have coalesced (how often do I get to use that word?!), that Phineas is fine, and that Pizza is sure to be on the plate! Life doesn’t get much better. This year, I have GOT to find a king cake to try. I’ve never had one.

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        Charlie O'Shields replied 1 week ago

        Thanks so much, Sandra! 😃💕 Aww I never get to use coalesced… hehe… And king cake is wonderful if it’s the French pastry version. If it comes in wild colors… not so much! lol 😉

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      Lori Franks replied 1 week, 2 days ago

      Too Cute! 🙂

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        Charlie O'Shields replied 1 week ago

        Thanks so much, Lori! 😃💕

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      Linda M. Gigliotti replied 1 week, 2 days ago

      Hey Charlie, strange way you have of taking time off — you pop in every five minutes! As for the tree I just read a lot of folk are leaving theirs up for awhile,keep the joy going. I had a dream that showed me a painting on a stand which I am expected to paint. Egad. I don’t know how to paint water. I don’t know how to paint dogs. The divine answer came when I did like Julia Cameron says and seek divine guidance. The answer came: Atmospheric. Oh yes. That sort of takes care of definition after the first telling part of subject. Now I have to make myself get the lead I mean paints out and practise.

      Ten weeks to spring. Yayyy.

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        Charlie O'Shields replied 1 week ago

        Hehe! Every five days, but it seems like five minutes sometimes! lol 😉 Yay for getting the paints out to practice. And yeah… I’m having to sort of figure out the style that works best for me and characters. And that might end up a bit looser style as well.

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      Mary Roff replied 1 week, 2 days ago

      Sweet chick, Charlie!! So nice to hear from you this evening and very happy that your characters are coming together!!!

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        Charlie O'Shields replied 1 week ago

        Thanks so much, Mary! 😃💕 Yeah, I’m having fun with the process… even if it’s a very long process! hehe

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      Lisa replied 1 week, 2 days ago

      I found out that base no is one if the oldest dog breeds in the world. Pretty cool fact for the day. I also finally got out the alcohol inks that I purchased ages ago and decided to figure out how to use them. Fun stuff!

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        Charlie O'Shields replied 1 week ago

        Fun indeed! Yay! 😃💕 I’ve been discovering all sorts of art supplies I haven’t played with yet as well. It’s a joy!

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      Laura Riley replied 1 week, 2 days ago

      This post sounds promising. Do you have a story line?

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        Charlie O'Shields replied 1 week ago

        Thanks so much, Laura! 😃💕 Yes! Actually the first book is completely written and I have storylines for four more in the series. Weirdly that came easily, but it’s the illustrations that are my biggest challenge. So much to learn about drawing characters! 😉

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          Laura Riley replied 1 week ago

          That’s good news. I’m not surprised that the illustrations are more difficult than the words. You have to make a lot of decisions before even starting to paint.

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      Gary Middleton replied 1 week, 2 days ago

      That’s a cute chick, Charlie. I thought you were going to do a book featuring your Doodlewash characters. I’m looking forward to seeing your new creations.

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        Charlie O'Shields replied 1 week ago

        Thanks so much, Gary! 😃💕 Each time I draw characters, though, they all look a bit different. Not quite the same recognizable character. So I wanted to create that, and then make sure my future characters would work in the same style so there’s more a constant look.

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      LoriCtoo replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      Baby chicks are one of my favorite Spring creatures! He’s so cute. I love the added touch of the brown egg.

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        Charlie O'Shields replied 1 week ago

        Thanks so much, Lori! 😃💕 Glad you enjoyed this little one!

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      Your chick is adorable and I am glad that you are sticking with your book despite the challenges.That coincides with my word for the year perseverance. Hang in it will all be worth it!!

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        Charlie O'Shields replied 1 week ago

        Thanks so much, Priscilla! 😃💕 Yay for that word! Best one for this year indeed! Let’s all hang in there and make our dreams come true!

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      Charlie O'Shields replied 1 week ago

      Merci beaucoup, Cathy! 😃💕 Yes! We include a fève in the galette des rois! We have several that Philippe’s mom gave to us that we select from each year.

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      Charlie O'Shields replied 1 week ago

      Thanks so much, Marisela! 😃💕 It was a fabulous pizza night, and everything is going great here. Phineas is definitely in those mature years so we no anything can happen moving forward, but he’s doing great right now! And yeah, I guess we reward him for poop as well! lol

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      Charlie O'Shields replied 1 week ago

      Thanks so much, Mugdha! 😃💕 Doing great here, and I hope you’re doing great as well my friend! Yeah, cake and pizza are just about the best things in the world! hehe Have a fantastic week ahead!

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